Olargues Railway Bridge – Fontfroide Pass loop from Mons

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Olargues Railway Bridge – Fontfroide Pass loop from Mons

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Olargues Railway Bridge – Fontfroide Pass loop from Mons

04:31

63.2km

1,260m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc

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3.73 km

Olargues Railway Bridge

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Inaugurated on November 18, 1889, it was originally an Eiffel-type railway bridge. It now supports the greenway crossing Haut-Languedoc, Passa Païs, from Mazamet to Bédarieux (76 kilometres).

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12.0 km

Col du Poirier

Mountain Pass

17.2 km

Fontfroide Pass

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A pretty cycling pass with a little Alpine character which is done in a loop from Lamalou or Saint Pons.
A few passages at 10%, with little traffic.

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22.5 km

Col du Triby

Mountain Pass

43.9 km

Riols

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Located in the Jaur valley, in the heart of the Hauts cantons of the Hérault, Riols is a vast rural village typical of the Haut-Languedoc. The village is intimately linked …

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47.0 km

Original bridge below the greenway

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47.9 km

Passa Païs Greenway, from Prémian to Saint Etienne d'Albagnan

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On Passa Païs, linger for a few moments at a tower, topped with a cross, and continue to Saint-Etienne d’Albagnan. Option: as soon as you enter Prémian, go down to …

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54.5 km

View of the old railway bridge

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From here we appreciate the viaduct that crosses the Jaur gorge. It's amazing how this work of engineering blends into a lush green setting!

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56.6 km

View of the Jaur River

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Another of the numerous bridges with a beautiful view. This one overlooks the waters of the Jaur.

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59.2 km

View of Olargues Village

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This charming medieval village is located between Mazamet and Bédarieux. Its emblematic Devil's Bridge, its small streets and its views of the Montagne Noire are worth a detour.

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